Junin Grebe
Podiceps taczanowskii
ENEndangered Endemic to Peru
- Family
- Grebes (Podicipedidae)
- Order
- Podicipediformes
Overview
The Junin grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii), also known as Junin flightless grebe or puna grebe, is a flightless species of grebe endemic to Lake Junin in the Andean highlands of Junin in west-central Peru. An endangered species, the current population is estimated at 300–400 individuals, including 140–320 adults.
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Range and habitat
Lake Junin (Andes of west-central Peru).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Junin grebe
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
